The Lily Range - Retro Pastels from Varilight

In response to a renaissance in all things 1950s, Varilight have created a new range of retro wiring accessories. The “Lily” range features a curved-edge, raised-profile faceplate in four pastel colours that echo the style of a decade that saw bright colours being used for the first time in interior design, iconic “automobiles” and consumer products such as telephones and refrigerators.

Some commentators have suggested that today’s economic climate is behind the re-emergence of styles made popular in the 50s, a decade of post-war austerity. Varilight are keen to point out that the range is competitively priced and so will appeal for those on a wide range of budgets. For others it may simply be time for a change after a period where more muted colours have been popular. The four fresh colours offered by Varilight will certainly brighten up any interior design scheme.

Varilight is offering a wide selection of switches, sockets and dimmers in the Lily range in each of four pastel colours - rose pink, duck-egg blue, white chocolate (cream) and beryl green. The range will no doubt appeal to customers looking for switches and sockets to match the plethora of retro-styled household appliances now available on the high street. The pink and blue options are also ideal for children’s bedrooms while the cream and green versions would be a great choice to coordinate or contrast with kitchens.

To order from the Lily range please use the following product code format. For example to order a 1-Gang 2-Way Switch in Duck-Egg Blue use product code XY1W.DB (The DB is replaced by RP for Rose Pink; WC for White Chocolate; BG for Beryl Green).

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Varilight V-Pro: Dimming for a Brighter Future

Andrew Wilson, Marketing Manager at Varilight, explains in this month's Electrical Wholesaler magazine why the launch of the V-Pro dimmer series presents an opportunity for wholesalers by simplifying the process of selecting a dimmer for specifiers and installers.

V-Pro Eclique Touch/Remote Control Dimmers

Eclique is the stylish touch/remote-control addition to Varilight's V-Pro range of trailing-edge dimmers, featuring a blue LED-backlit metal touch button with tactile touch and infra-red remote control. Clever design allows the infra-red signal to be received via a clear ring that surrounds the touch button, which also provides for the attractive LED backlighting, adding to the elegance of the product. The gentle blue ring of light also serves to help to locate the touch button in the dark.

The V-Pro ^TM dimmer range features intelligent overload protection, short circuit protection and is programmable with a choice of dimming modes. This makes the dimmer extremely versatile enabling it to deliver the best possible dimming performance for a given load. V-Pro ^TM dimmers are suitable for controlling most dimmable LEDs, electronic low voltage transformers, mains halogen and traditional mains GLS lighting.

With the prospect of householders increasingly replacing traditional lamps with energy-efficient alternatives, and LEDs in particular, installations can effectively be made "LED-ready". Even if LEDs are not part of an existing lighting scheme, by choosing to install Varilight's V-Pro ^TM dimmers, an end-user can decide to switch to dimmable LEDs from an established brand at a future date without the need to upgrade their dimmers.

Full functionality can be achieved by choosing the Varilight^® remote control handset, including a master control function which will switch several dimmers on and off simultaneously, enabling the user to recall the previous light settings or "scene". In addition, Eclique ^TM dimmers are capable of learning to respond to a spare button on many existing infra-red remote control handsets.

Offered across Varilight's unrivalled range of decorative faceplate styles and finishes, an Eclique ^TM dimmer is available to suit every interior design scheme. Eclique ^TM dimming slaves are also available to be used alongside a master dimmer for two-way and multi-way control, enabling lights to be switched and dimmed from multiple locations.

VARILIGHT is Named as a Finalist in the Prestigious Lighting Design Awards 2012

We are proud to announce that Varilight has been named as a Finalist for the 2012 Lighting Design Awards in the Lighting Controls category.

Varilight^® V-Pro^TM dimmers deliver a superb dimming performance for a wide variety of lighting loads, including most dimmable LEDs. Intelligent load detection combines with ultra-smooth trailing-edge technology for optimum lighting control.

V-Pro dimmers are offered across the Varilight decorative electrical range with a wide choice of contemporary and traditional faceplate finishes available.

There has been an overwhelming level of interest in both V-Pro push-on/off, rotary dimmers and the new Eclique infrared touch/remote dimmer which has been shortlisted for the LDA award.

Managing Director, Dr Tony Doyle, explained why he is so delighted by the news, "At Varilight we thrive on new challenges and that has earned us a strong reputation for bringing innovation to the market. Reaching the finals of the Lighting Design Awards gives us a great platform to publicise what we believe to be ground-breaking technology. We have looked into the future (as far as we can see) and demanding loads such as dimmable LEDs are clearly set to become increasingly popular as replacements for conventional lighting. The technology we have developed can adapt to deliver an excellent dimming performance tailored to the characteristics of the load. We would encourage customers to choose V-Pro dimmers to future-proof their installations."

The final takes place on 21st March 2012.

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VARILIGHT White Chocolate - La Crème de la Crème

With the trend towards high-gloss surfaces in contemporary interior design continuing to gather pace and the enduring appeal of cream in more traditional homes, the launch of Varilight's new White Chocolate high-gloss cream finish has been well-timed.

Offered in Varilight's Dimension Screwless range, the White Chocolate finish is paired with coordinating polished chrome switch rockers, toggles, control knobs and buttons. A wide range of switches, sockets, connection units and dimmer switches are available. White Chocolate PowerGrid and DataGrid faceplates are also available which, paired with polished chrome PowerGrid modules and white DataGrid modules, extend the core assortment making the range suitable for a wide variety of projects and applications including kitchens, living and dining rooms and bedrooms.

To order items from the White Chocolate range, the letter "W" should be used to denote the finish in Varilight's standard stock coding system. For example, the code for a 1-Gang 2-Way 10A Rocker Switch is XDW1S.

V-Pro: The New Name for VARILIGHT Trailing-Edge

V-Pro is the new name for our intelligent trailing-edge dimmer range (formerly known as J-series dimmers). V-Pro dimmers are extremely versatile and perform superbly with most dimmable LEDs. The range was developed with Philips MasterLED and Toshiba dimmable LEDs but performs well with most other brands of dimmable LED as well. In addition to most dimmable LEDs, the V-Pro dimmer is also suitable for traditional mains voltage lighting, mains halogen, dimmable electronic low voltage transformers and dimmable CFLs. VARILIGHT trailing-edge dimmers produce a very gentle waveform which equips them be extremely versatile and extends lamp life considerably. V-Pro dimmers are programmable with a choice of dimming modes and an adjustable minimum brightness setting for enhanced compatibility. Item codes for V-Pro dimmers begin with a J. Already available are V-Pro 1- or 2-way push on/off, rotary dimmers. V-Pro touch/remote control versions are currently in development and are expected to be available by the end of 2011.

J-Series Trailing-Edge Intelligent Dimmers

Our new trailing-edge intelligent dimmer switches are designed to control a wide variety of loads. The output from the dimmer is gentler on the load than the IQ intelligent dimmer series and so you can expect longer lamp life.

The new dimmers will be available in all ranges and are rated at 1-gang 2-way 400W, 2-gang 2-way 2x250W, 3-gang 2-way 3x300w, 4-gang 2-way 4x250W.

They are suitable for controlling standard incandescent mains voltage lighting, mains halogen, electronic transformers and Varilight dimmable CFLs. J-series dimmers are not recommended for use with wire wound transformers, fans or motors.

"Impulse" Push-On/Off Switches from VARILIGHT

We are pleased to reveal an exciting addition to the VARILIGHT range of decorative wiring accessories - "Impulse" Push-On/Push-Off Switches. A stylish alternative to rocker or toggle switches, impulse switches are rated at 6A. They are currently offered in 1- and 2-gang versions and will be available as 3- and 4-gang later in 2010.

Impulse switches can also be used in combination with VARILIGHT touch/remote dimmers on multi-gang faceplates for circuits containing loads that cannot be dimmed. These combinations are not stock coded so please order from your supplier by describing the combination you require.

If used in combination with VARILIGHT "Switch Dimmable" low energy light bulbs (CFLs) an additional feature called "Impulse Dimming" can be utilised. With impulse dimming a light touch triggers the dimming cycle of switch dimmable lighting. A second light touch resets the light level. A full push switches the light on or off.

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Decorative Rockers for Fused Spurs and 20A Switches

Decorative metal versions of Fused Spurs and 20A Double Pole Switches have now been added to Varilight's Classic, Ultraflat & Screwless ranges. The new versions are available with or without neons and the fused spurs as switched and unswitched.

The new products complement the existing range of decorative metal rockers already available for 10A 2-Way Switches, 10A Intermediate Switches and 13A Double Pole Sockets and the decorative control knobs on Dimmers and the decorative Toggle Switches.

The product shown is a Switched Fused Spur with Neon in the Varilight Screwless Mocha range (Product Code XDM6NDS).

To order the decorative version of a product, replace the "B" (black) or "W" (white) in the product code with a "D" for decorative. For example, to order a decorative version of product code XC6W (Classic Bevel-Edge Mirror Chrome Switched Fused Spur with White Insert), please use order product code XC6D. Similarly, for the Screwless Low Profile XDC20NBS, please order the decorative version using product code XDC20NDS.

5A Round Pin Sockets Now Available

We are pleased to announce the addition of 5A round pin sockets to the VARILIGHT range of decorative wiring accessories.

The new sockets are available in our Classic ranges, Ultraflat and Screwless.

To order please contact you supplier quoting part number X_RP5AB or W (for black or white) for Classic ranges (inserting the usual letter in place of the "_" to denote the finish); XF_RP5AB or W for Ultraflat and XD_5RP5ABS or WS for Screwless.

PowerGrid Modules Now Available in Black

The latest addition to our PowerGrid range are black grid modules in a wide range of 10A 2-Way, Intermediate, 20A Double Pole and Key Switches, Fuse Holders and Flex Outlets that can be paired with any of the decorative faceplates available.

To order PowerGrid, first choose your faceplate finish, select the appropriate grid frames (eg. 2 x 3-gang grid frames for a 6-gang faceplate or 3 x 4-gang for a 12-gang faceplate); mix and match grid modules to suit your requirements.

3-Gang Switches on Double Faceplates

We are continuing to expand our range assortment and can now offer 3-Gang 2-Way Switches on double faceplates in most ranges.

Please use stock code suffix "93" when ordering.

For example, pictured is a XC93D.